Davenport to Glen Ellyn: Road Trip Guide & Distance

131.8 miles 212.1 km · straight line
164.7 miles estimated 265.1 km · driving distance
3h 19min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Glen Ellyn?

The distance from Davenport to Glen Ellyn is 131.8 miles (212.1 km) as the crow flies. Glen Ellyn is located ENE of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 164.7 miles, taking about 3h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Glen Ellyn in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Davenport and Glen Ellyn. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Davenport to Glen Ellyn

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 19min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 59min $13–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 9min $20–$58* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Glen Ellyn

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Glen Ellyn
41.88°N, 88.07°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 44 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 188.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients